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Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Tees Valley Combined Authority: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 3 April 2025 entitled Local Government Best Value, HCWS576, whether her Department has taken recent steps to issue guidance to other Departments on strengthening assurance requirements for (a) new and (b) ongoing funding for the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

Answer

Under the department’s stewardship and the Best Value Notice issued on 3 April, Tees Valley Combined Authority is leading its own improvement efforts and working with local partners to build on the progress made following the independent Tees Valley Review. It remains the responsibility of relevant ministers and Senior Responsible Owners overseeing a grant programme to ensure they have sufficient assurance and performance management arrangements that an authority has the capacity and capability to deliver a programme effectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58616
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local Government Best Value
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Tees Valley Combined Authority
Link
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